"It might be Cedar Key, Fla.; Dillsboro, N.C.; or closer to the Bay Area, a little city (not town) called Paso Robles. That's according to a new guide from Travel + Leisure, Discover the Best Small Towns in America for Retirees, which is based on data like cost of living, crime, healthcare availability and senior housing."
"Many retirees look for that type of atmosphere, whether it recalls their own history or a long-imagined ideal place to settle down. There are also practical reasons to move to a small town upon retirement, such as affordability, safety, wellness, culture and comfort-related preferences. Sitting about halfway between San Francisco and L.A., Paso Robles made the cut due to its walkable downtown, warm summers and senior-friendly activities like golfing and wine tasting."
Top small towns for retirees were evaluated using metrics such as cost of living, crime rates, healthcare availability and senior housing. Small towns often inspire nostalgia and a sense that traditions continue, attracting retirees seeking familiar or idealized communities. Practical retirement motivations include affordability, safety, wellness services, cultural opportunities and comfort-focused amenities. Paso Robles offers a walkable downtown, warm summers and senior-friendly activities such as golfing and wine tasting, and sits roughly halfway between San Francisco and Los Angeles. The list of recommended places includes Greer, Coolidge, Dillsboro, Fredericksburg, Cedar Key, Paso Robles, Stroudsburg, Mequon, Bristol and Hamilton.
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